Monument record 10136 - post medieval pits at Linenhall Street

Archaeological investigations at Linenhall Street in 1961 identified a number of post medieval pits. The investigations were carried out by F.H. Thompson and D.F. Petch primarily with the aim of identifying the Roman defences however a substantial amount of medieval and post medieval features were also identified.

The evidence comprised a single pit excavated in the north west corner of trench 12 from which a substantial assemblage of early 18th century pottery including combed Staffordshire slipware, Delft and brown glazed wares as well as quantities of glass from sack bottles. (1).

<1> Thompson F.H, 1969, Excavations at Linenhall Street, Chester 1961-62 (Article in Journal). SCH5894.